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Author Archives: libby
In the genes: Simple Malaysian Beef Curry
It’s a primordial soup, here. The clouds and the rain have settled in, sandwiching the town between the smell of the forest and the salt tang of the sea. The Otway Ranges are wet, temperate rainforest sliding down into the Southern … Continue reading
Family table: grilled honey chicken with Thai green beans
When I was first pregnant with my son, we had invited guests to lunch. It may have been nearly a decade ago now, but for various reasons (other than my savant-like food memory) I remember what we served them: pan-fried … Continue reading
Bright Moments: Stir Fried Chicken with Thai Basil and Red Chili
Transcribed from my notebook as I sat at the beach this evening: Sometimes, blissfully ecstatic experiences arise unexpectedly. It’s 40 degrees outside, or so they say and it sure feels like it. Our cheaply – built little house with it’s … Continue reading
Curses: Pulled pork shoulder
I contend that the pig is the unluckiest creature on the planet. Cursed by skin that bursts into crispy deliciousness at the slightest provocation, plagued by a creamy layer of fat, tormented by a sweet and unctuous flesh that can … Continue reading
The Art of War: Chicken and chili soup, Chinese style
My mind has long been at war with my body. Primarily the battle has been purely psychological, but three weeks ago after a long period of escalating tensions, my body and I entered Def-con One. War broke out. For the … Continue reading
Nothing up my sleeve: Lentil Salad
Scenario 1: It’s Thursday night. The Child, who has previously been relaxing on the couch, sits bolt upright and says “Wait! Mum! There’s something I have to show you”. Much rummaging in the school bag follows until a note approximately … Continue reading
Farewell to the long, dark teatime of the soul: Galangal prawns
When I walk to work in the morning I pass a stand of big, old Oak Trees. Two weeks ago, before we went away, they were bare – a beautiful piece of fractal lacework against the gray winter sky. As … Continue reading
Simple things: Wok smoked trout
Some experiences are truly magical. We have just returned from a week’s holiday – organised on a whim and nothing flashy at a little house in a place called Wandiligong. Wandiligong is nestled between Mt Buffalo and Mt Hotham, a … Continue reading
Seasonal difficulties: Honey roast pumpkin lasagna
My husband is studying writing (take a moment and have a look at his blog: www.bookofpete.com). I’m very happy about this because he is proving to be really quite good at it and is producing numerous highly readable fragments of … Continue reading
Why I support the Apollo Bay Farmers Market (and why you should, too)
School terms starts tomorrow and I really should be making sure there are clean clothes, food for lunch and all that jazz. Instead I’m sitting at my computer, inspired to write about my trip to the Apollo Bay Farmers’ Market. … Continue reading